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Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF): Growing The UK Domestic Production Industry

The emergence of SAF was described in a recent speech by the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer as a "game changer". It is anticipated that the aviation sector's increasing deployment...

United Kingdom Energy

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Macfarlanes LLP

JOLCO-motion Denied: Aircraft Finance Termination Payments Not Penalties

The English High Court has found that termination payments under Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) structures did not amount to unenforceable penalties.

United Kingdom Transport

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A&O Shearman

Success For RDJ In Landmark Russian Aviation Insurance Trial

RDJ are very proud to have successfully represented the all-risks insurers in one of the most complex and high-profile disputes to come before the Irish High Court in recent years.

Worldwide Transport

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RDJ LLP

Opportunities And Challenges In Tackling Supply Chain Risk And Resilience In The UK Aerospace Sector

The aerospace sector in the United Kingdom is a cornerstone of the country's economy, driving innovation, employment, and technological advancement.

United Kingdom Technology

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Gowling WLG

The A&D Minute: Disruption Continues To Reign

Worldwide Government

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AlixPartners

Themes To Be Discussed And Highlighted At The Paris Air Show 2025

United Kingdom Transport

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Gowling WLG

Air Transportation Innovation Trends: What Do The Patent Filings Tell Us?

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Marks & Clerk

Space Sustainability British Standards Open For Consultation

United Kingdom Transport

MC

Marks & Clerk

Penalty Shootout: The English Court Provides Welcome Clarification On Test For Penalty Clauses

United Kingdom Litigation

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Dechert

Revenue Support Regime For Sustainable Aviation Fuels: The Final Approach To Bankability?

United Kingdom Energy

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Addleshaw Goddard

New Funding For Airport Security Tech Promises Smoother Journeys For Passengers

United Kingdom Transport

MC

Marks & Clerk

Fly Me To The Moon, Let Me 3D Print Among The Stars

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

SAF: Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel About To Take Off?

United Kingdom Transport

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

UK Government Support For The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry

United Kingdom Transport

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

EVisas Soon To Replace Visa Stickers For Certain UK Visa Routes

United Kingdom Immigration

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Lewis Silkin

Arts & Culture Guide (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Energy And Infrastructure – Biofuels (Video)

United Kingdom Energy

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Travers Smith LLP

UK To Tighten Immigration Rules: Highlights From The 2025 White Paper

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Could Heart Transplant Waiting Lists Soon Be A Thing Of The Past?

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Work Starts On Hydrogen Refuelling Station At Teesside International Airport

Following the success of a temporary hydrogen refuelling station at Teesside International Airport, planning permission has been secured for a permanent hydrogen refuelling station.

United Kingdom Environment

MC

Marks & Clerk

Sustainability And Digitalization Are Driving Transportation Innovation Reports WIPO

Between 2000 and 2023, over 1.1 million patent families were published that relate to the future of transportation, in general terms those relating to "two megatrends - Sustainability and Digitalization".

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

Airline Insurance Market Renewal Outlook: Q1 2025

Aviation insurance supply remains plentiful, but the dark clouds hanging over the markets have changed shape, suggesting that more challenging conditions might emerge as 2025 progresses.

United Kingdom Insurance

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WTW

Can Landowners Prevent Drones From Trespassing Over Private Property?

One of the fascinating things about the law is its evolution and development; when new technology is developed, it may need to be policed.

United Kingdom Privacy

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Higgs LLP

How To Build A Robust Safety Culture In Aviation

United Kingdom Transport

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WTW

Key Takeaways From Airline Economics Dublin 2025

United Kingdom Transport

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Conyers

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) Makes History As The First To Get European Launch Licence

United Kingdom Transport

MC

Marks & Clerk

Airline Insurance Claims Review 2024: A Mixed Year

Worldwide Transport

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WTW

Firms Receive UK Government Funding For ISAM 'Regulatory Sandbox' Project

United Kingdom Finance

MC

Marks & Clerk

The Risks Of Gray Zone Aggression To The Aviation Industry

United Kingdom Transport

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WTW

Greening Up Air Travel: New Rules On Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Now In Force In The UK

United Kingdom Energy

MC

Marks & Clerk

Arbitration World: The Hague Court Of Arbitration For Aviation (Podcast)

United Kingdom Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Political Risk Index: H2 2024

United Kingdom Transport

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WTW

Urgent Action Required To Develop SAF?

United Kingdom Transport

MC

Marks & Clerk

Greening Up Air Travel: New Rules On Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Now In Force In The UK

The UK's new SAF Mandate, effective from January 1, 2025, mandates that flights departing from the UK use a minimum of 2% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), increasing to 22% by 2040. It also introduces a Power-to-Liquid fuel obligation by 2028. The initiative aims to reduce emissions, encourage innovation, and boost the SAF industry. Although SAF is more expensive than conventional jet fuel, it is hoped that these changes will reduce costs over time. The mandate also aims to support jobs, economi

United Kingdom Energy

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Marks & Clerk

Arbitration World: The Hague Court Of Arbitration For Aviation (Podcast)

Peter Morton interviews Paul Jebely, founder of the Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (HCAA), highlighting its origins, objectives, and key arbitration features under HCAA rules.

United Kingdom Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Political Risk Index: H2 2024

This edition of the Political Risk Index analyzes the rise of gray zone attacks—covert, non-warfare tactics targeting globalized businesses and critical infrastructure. It explores emerging world patterns, key actors, and implications for sectors like aviation and risk management.

United Kingdom Transport

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WTW

Urgent Action Required To Develop SAF?

A Transport & Environment report highlights insufficient progress on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with low adoption rates, overreliance on unsustainable biofuels, and urgent calls for investment in e-kerosene.

United Kingdom Transport

MC

Marks & Clerk

How Can The Insurance Sector Respond To Emerging Gray Zone Risk In The Aviation Industry?

Worldwide Transport

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WTW

COP29: Climate Action On Contrails - A Simple Solution With A Strong Impact

At COP29, experts discussed contrail-related climate impacts, emphasizing data-driven flight path adjustments to reduce greenhouse effects. This emerging strategy complements Sustainable Aviation Fuels, supporting aviation's shift toward sustainability.

United Kingdom Environment

MC

Marks & Clerk

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) From Wastewater Sources

Argonne National Laboratory's new SAF production method uses brewery and dairy wastewater, reducing emissions by 71% and offering cost-effective, sustainable fuel amid concerns over SAF costs in aviation.

United Kingdom Transport

MC

Marks & Clerk

Why Aviation Is Embracing Risk-Based Oversight

IATA's shift to a risk-based safety oversight approach, set to be completed by 2025, advances aviation safety by tailoring audits to each airline's specific risks. Supported by global aviation regulators and data-driven methods, this strategy allows for proactive risk management and efficient resource allocation, ultimately enhancing global aviation safety and operational efficiency.

United Kingdom Transport

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WTW

From SAF To Scrimshaw: UK's SAF Mandate Approved

The UK has approved a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate requiring 2% SAF by 2025, increasing to 10% by 2030 and 22% by 2040, aiming to boost jobs and decarbonization.

United Kingdom Energy

MC

Marks & Clerk

We Talk Banking & Finance Podcast: Aircraft Registration In Guernsey With Sid Sharma

Guernsey Finance

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Walkers

Leveraging Technology To Improve Program Management In The Defense Industry

United Kingdom Technology

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AlixPartners

Adaptix Wins Innovation Award For Low-Power X-ray Testing Solution

United Kingdom Transport

MC

Marks & Clerk

UK Government Announces New Civil Enforcement Powers On Trade Sanctions And Launch Of Office Of Trade Sanctions Implementation

United Kingdom International

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

We Talk Banking And Finance: Aircraft Registration In Guernsey With Sid Sharma (Podcast)

Guernsey Finance

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Walkers

UK Announces New Civil Enforcement Powers On Trade Sanctions

United Kingdom International

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Gherson

Can Airframers Navigate The Shifting Sands Of Supply Chain For New Aircraft Development?

Worldwide Transport

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AlixPartners

UK Government Strengthens Enforcement Of Trade, Aircraft And Shipping Sanctions

United Kingdom International

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Ropes & Gray LLP

How Did The CrowdStrike Outage Affect Aviation Operations?

United Kingdom Transport

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WTW

UK Government Launches Office Of Trade Sanctions Implementation To Enforce UK Trade Sanctions

United Kingdom International

MB

Mayer Brown

What Are The Aviation Insurance Implications Of Conflict?

Worldwide Transport

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WTW

Aerospace Insurance Market Renewal Outlook: Q3 2024

Worldwide Insurance

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WTW

Travelling As The Crow Flies - The Beginning Of Air Taxis?

United Kingdom Transport

MC

Marks & Clerk

Launch Checklist - Protecting Your Brand In The Space Sector

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

The A&D Minute: Beyond The Rearview Mirror - Farnborough Foretells A Potentially Turbulent Future

Worldwide Transport

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AlixPartners

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Q3 Global Marketplace Insights – Aviation & Space (Video)

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WTW

Gama Aviation Case (Video)

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Kemp IT Law

What Can Rail Learn From Aviation In Terms Of Building A Financially Sustainable Business Model (Video)

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Vendigital

Drones: High-Profile And Niche (Video Content)

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Deloitte

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